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Join us for NLC’s 10th Annual Leadership Conference featuring Neil Pasricha, New York Times best-selling author and leading authority on intentional living June 11, 2020 Tampa Marriott Water Street 505 Water St. | Tampa, FL CONFERENCE AGENDA Speakers and breakout sessions will be announced soon. 8:00-9:10 a.m. Registration & Networking; Exhibition Hall Opens 9:15-10:15 Read More
As 2019 draws to a close, our Nonprofit Leadership Center staff and board of directors have been reflecting on the past year. As a nonprofit organization that exists to support other nonprofits, our success at NLC is a direct reflection of your success. So, what have we accomplished, what have we learned, and what does it mean for our nonprofit …
We recently asked nonprofit leaders across Tampa Bay to tell us about the most challenging issues facing their organizations and the skills they need to overcome them. Overwhelmingly, our nonprofit community wants assistance improving their organizational culture, enhancing team dynamics and navigating changes in the workplace. “We need to focus on communications styles, teamwork and how everyone isn’t like you …
Growth is almost always sparked by change. A fresh idea. A meaningful connection. A different perspective. A leap of faith. A comfort zone defied. A new opportunity. Today, we’re celebrating two nonprofit leaders who’re embarking on new opportunities. Their changes are sure to contribute to our community’s growth. Welcome Jessica Dvoracsek Be grateful for what you have, and you’ll always have …
The number of students and professionals who have received a graduate certificate doubled from 2000 to 2014, according to Statista. In fact, research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce reveals that certificates are the fastest growing form of postsecondary credentials in the nation. So how do you know if pursuing a graduate certificate in nonprofit management …
Being on a plane and disconnected from the Internet made me realize how out of practice I’ve gotten at staying totally focused. I found myself checking the email icon on my laptop regularly to see if I had any new messages, even though I wasn’t connected to the WiFi. Did life as I know it cease to exist? Of course …
What advice would you give to individuals who want to pursue a successful career in the nonprofit sector? This is a question we’re asked often when we speak to students, new nonprofit professionals and emerging leaders. Nonprofit organizations are more important than ever for the future of our communities and our economy. With more than 83,000 nonprofits in Florida employing …
Is it really possible to become a better leader in just 15 minutes? According to Simon T. Bailey — author, life coach and keynote speaker at our recent Leadership Conference — the answer is yes. He says that by incorporating this 15-minute routine into your day, you’ll be on your way to long-term leadership success. Become a Better Nonprofit Leader …
About five years ago, my brother asked me a (seemingly) simple question: “What do you do?” Try as I might to come up with creative ways to explain the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s work, my role and the challenges facing our sector, my brother kept coming to the same conclusion: “So, NLC teaches, and you’re a teacher?” While teaching is an …
“Brilliance is living from the inside out and leading with purpose.” These were the words brilliance expert Simon T. Bailey shared during his keynote address at our 2019 Leadership Conference. He told us that when we’re in alignment with our calling, our work isn’t a job — it’s an opportunity. He asked: What problem were you created to solve? As …